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Almost a year ago, after going through seasons where I’d temporarily delete Facebook from my phone, I read what Cal Newport had to say about setting boundaries for social media usage in his book, Digital Minimalism, and made the decision to permanently delete the app off my phone. While in the grand scheme of things this sounds like a minor decision, this change has instead altered my life for the better. Here’s how.
Read MoreHey there, Arrowheads! It’s been a little over three months since I last updated y’all on the progress of editing my next release, On the Flip Side, but the manuscript has come a long way since then. Buckle up for a quick recap of all the novel has been through since December!
Read MoreA little over three weeks ago, after almost nine years of praying for God to deliver me from a place that had filled me with nothing but anxiety and dread, He led me to make a life-changing decision. With complete peace, I obeyed Him and stepped out in faith, not knowing if I was about to sink or swim. However, the Lord provided for me in a miraculous way.
This is the story of how I quit my job with no backup plan, and how God showed up when I needed Him most.
Read MoreWhether it’s an apparent lack of editing, issues with the book’s pacing, or inaccuracies concerning content, I’ve come across works that, if more time had been spent polishing these areas, they would have been much better stories.
With that being said, how can we as authors aim to not make these mistakes? Join me for the next few minutes, my friend, as we explore the top crucial editing mistakes that writers often make.
Read MoreOn February 22nd, my ninth year as an Indie author came to a close. Because life has been hectic, I haven’t been able to write this post until a week and a half after the anniversary passed. But now, as promised in my recent life update, today I’m finally getting around to filling you in on what I’ve learned and experienced during my ninth year as a published author.
Read MoreDear Arrowheads, Normally I try to let y’all know in advance when I won’t be posting, and I’m sorry that I ghosted the blog last week with no explanation. As you know, if you’ve been following Authoring Arrowheads lately, I’ve been dealing with a lot in my personal life. Things have gotten exponentially harder to […]
Read MoreIf you’re in need of an atmospheric read that encapsulates the snowy season, here are my top winter book recs!
Read MoreIf you haven’t noticed, the world is overwhelming.
Between our families, work, church, and social lives (if we dare have one), the world has us running here, there, and everywhere, and if you’re like I was a couple years ago, it’s got you running ragged.
Last year, with my word of the year being stillness, I chose to take a step back from busyness and focus more on God. This became my favorite part of 2025, and this week, I’ll be sharing the ways I’ve managed to stay connected to God in spite of the busy world we live in.
Read MoreThough I made some great progress towards finishing the book in November and thought I had a good chance of having a completed 9th novel by December 31st, I prioritized spending time with my family during the Christmas season and I have zero regrets.
So, where am I at with Follow the Arrows now? It’s not quite at The End, but it’s pretty close.
Read MoreCheck out my reading goals for 2026 and learn if I met last year’s goals!
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